Combat Studies Group

  We are going to be having a GroundRod level One digital tradecraft course AUG 21-22 in Carson City, NV. The course material has been updated recently so if you have attended before expect some new material. Some of the material covered in this block: * Properly employ symmetric and asymmetric encryption * Create and safely store powerful passwords * Guard against common criminal and state level intrusion techniques * Recognize unsafe software you are using now and explore safe replacements * Surf the web anonymously * Explore the deep web, dark web & VPNs * Transfer files/data safely & privately  * Communicate securely and privately * Understand and deal with malicious firmware * Crypto-currencies and their uses * Cellphone hazards and mitigations  * Dealing with "Big Tech" and their Orwellian activities Gear Requirements * Laptop * Three USB thumbdrives (8-16 GB) * Note taking materials * extension cord * Snacks * Course fee   -  $450 Class depos...

 It's been a spell since I posted, as 2021 has been a busy year for me so far. I have been fielding a lot of courses and developing some new ones, so check the Calendar page often for new courses.   I wanted to drop a quick review of Brushbeater's RTO course as I had the opportunity to attend in June.  As an instructor, I feel it is important to periodically seek out courses as a student to both continue professional development and to gain insight/perspective in teaching modalities, so when a couple of my clients suggested I join them at the Brushbeater RTO/ARTO/SIGINT course last month, I jumped at the chance. This was actually three courses held back to back to back, namely the two day RTO (Radio Telephone Operator), the ARTO (Advanced Radio Telephone Operator) and the SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) course.  The primary focus of the coursework was, of course, centered around radios; a subject that I definitely needed some refresher training on.    Let me ...

   We will be having a CQB/Home Defense course in west Texas DEC 4-6. This popular course is a mix of live fire training, classroom, vehicles and SIM training guns.  Fee is $750. Course description can be found on the Courses page. We may also be having a Hard Target Traveler course on DEC 3 at the same location. Fee is $275. If interested, contact us at  frost@criptext.com   or   frost@unseen.is   ** Class is already half full, so don't hesitate...        

https://www.non-intervention2.com/2020/07/29/mr-president-are-loyal-citizens-on-theyre-own-to-eliminate-their-tormentors/ A short read worth your time. Michael Scheuer was head of the Bin Laden Task Force at the Agency. I had the privilege of joining one of his briefs and found him to be a straight shooter and a breath of fresh air within that particular organization. His books are also worthy of a read; especially "Marching to Hell".

Read up on Danny Roxo (1933-1976). https://www.returnofkings.com/91081/an-unsung-hero-the-legend-of-danny-roxo There will be a test on this material....coming soon to a town near you. BLM=ZANLA, ANTIFA=FRELIMO Be like Danny....

Course review is posted up on the Course reviews page for the recent course in Spokane. https://combatstudiesgroup.blogspot.com/p/course-reviews.html Contact us if you are interested in scheduling a course in your area.....things are not getting any safer out there.

CSG Night Operations / CQB - July 9-12, Spokane, WA This will be a hybrid course, combining aspects of our Nights Ops course with our CQB Level One and Vehicle/Mobility Ops. Cost $900 Day one will be live fire, day two, three & four will be SIMS/UTMs. This course will focus on weapon flows and close quarters drills with carbine/pistol, setting up your NVG/NODs and IR aiming systems, setting up your vehicle for night operations, CQB one & two man drills with force on force excercises, fighting in and around structures, fighting in and around vehicles, TCCC considerations and an FTX. To register or for any inquiries, contact: frost@unseen.is     -or-     frost@criptext.com       Gear Requirements * Note taking material * Ballistic goggles & glasses * Gloves * IFAK/BOK * Large cover shirt (should fit over armor or mag pouches) * AR/M4 style carbine (AK style is okay as well) w/optic and/or iron si...